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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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